Roland Garros / French Open 2023 [Men] - Grand Slam

[don_fabio]

So, what shenanigans tomorrow?

Djokovic v. Varillas...lamb to the slaughter?
Alcaraz v. Musetti...match of the day?
Khachanov v. Sonego...ball-basher stopped by clay-courter?
Tsitsipas v. Ofner...upset of the day? (Nah, probably not.)

Snoozefest all except Musetti - Alcaraz

 

[don_fabio]

Zverev has surprised me so far at RG I didnt think he would get into the 2nd week

It's very hard to predict how he will play. So far he didn't have too difficult opponents, but he is moving through the draw. As long as Zverev is not playing against Zverev, he is okay. He might reach SF as @Moxie pointed out, draw is wide open. Still I don't think he is at his peak level here this year.

 

[Moxie]

Varillas has got Djokovic right where he wants him now: 2 sets to love up, and lulled into thinking this match is almost over.

 

[Fiero425]

How does the guy who is facing Djokovic play? Does he have weapons to hurt him? Can he save tennis and humanity?

Ahhhhh, NO! I guess that'll fuel more "hatin'!" You should be quite satisfied by now w/ Novak up 2 sets to Love in less than hour/half!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Moxie,
If you are around I watched some of BB v Sonego, it was mindless tennis played by the Italian, he ran out of gas, alas tennis wasnt saved

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

If Novak could not beat Varillas he might as well go back to the drawing board lol! he plays the man that ruins tennis next lol!
I think Novak holds a H2H 8-1, just checked that I am correct

 

[Moxie]

Ahhhhh, NO! I guess that'll fuel more "hatin'!" You should be quite satisfied by now w/ Novak up 2 sets to Love in less than hour/half!

Pretty amazing performance from a guy who's carrying so many injuries, huh? And as long in the tooth....Must be the Tao patch.

 

[nehmeth]

If Novak could not beat Varillas he might as well go back to the drawing board lol! he plays the man that ruins tennis next lol!
I think Novak holds a H2H 8-1

8-1

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

8-1

Just double checked nice to see KK has got 1 match off him lol!

 

[nehmeth]

This next match, Carlos is bigger, stronger, and does everything better than Lorenzo… aesthetically it will be light years better than Karen v. Sonego.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think the conditions suit Alcaraz today, the surface is quicker, last time they met in Hamburg, the conditions were slow and heavier

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This next match, Carlos is bigger, stronger, and does everything better than Lorenzo… aesthetically it will be light years better than Karen v. Sonego.

You didnt watch that match, I went back and watched the womens game,

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lorenzo and his stupid Top Knot on his head
Due to scheduling I am watching 2 matches, thanks Amelie

 

[nehmeth]

Musetti has been compared to Federer… he has a beautiful game but without the big weapons of serve or forehand that Roger had. I think his backhand is somewhat better than Roger.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Musetti has been compared to Federer… he has a beautiful game but without the big weapons of serve or forehand that Roger had. I think his backhand is somewhat better than Roger.

Just did a beauty of his BH up the line to break Alcaraz

 

[nehmeth]

Lorenzo and his stupid Top Knot on his head
Due to scheduling I am watching 2 matches, thanks Amelie

Channeling his inner Flintstone.

 

[kskate2]

Only people w/ an ulterior motive (don't care about tennis as a sport, aka fanboys) whine and complain about the draw. If your player is all that w/ a bag of Cheetos and a grape soda, the draw is no issue as he/she should defeat every person put in front of them.

Don't worry, I won't call anyone out by name, you know who you are.

 

[nehmeth]

Lorenzo had a rather disappointing (for him), clay season, but he’s been playing well all week.

Commentators keeps saying Alcaraz has never beaten Musetti when he DID beat him, albeit in a Challenger tournament.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lorenzo had a rather disappointing (for him), clay season, but he’s been playing well all week.

Commentators keeps saying Alcaraz has never beaten Musetti when he DID beat him, albeit in a Challenger tournament.

I only thought they played the one time in Hamburg where Musetti beat him

 

[kskate2]

Welp according to the media and commies, Challenger results don't count here. Funny enough that if you win a challenger event, you get points and it will propel your ranking.